The Washington critic., 1887-03-10

lar change In him.
lie was as regular and attentive In
his classes as he had been before; but
outside of them he withdrew himself
from all his old companions, gave up
his fishing and his club. lie was sell
dom seen on the ball or cricket grounds
he scarcely gave himself time for his
meals.
His door was always locked, but
vague reports crept out that "the j 'bc"
was surrounded by piles of new books.
sheets of drawing paper, pencils and
queer utensils.
BY degrees the new order OF things
became habitual and ceased to provoke
remark. There was gravity and
oarnestness In Tony never seen before.
Sometimes he took holiday, came to
the ball field, and then his wild
"ITurrah !" drowned the others.
Time passed. Men who began with
Tony were now seniors. He was only
beginning his sophomore year.
The college stood In the suburbs of q
large city, and the boys naturally took
n keen interest In all public events.
Among these was the erection of n
large church, which was to be the
most stately and beautiful in the city.
The money to build 1t and endow 1t
had been left by man Of great wealth,
who requested that 1t should be kept
free forever for the use of the poor.
All the leading architects submitted
plans TO the committee. One was
chosen, and the work of building was
pushed on with energy. IL was near
the college, and the boys were so in
iercsted In the matter that the new
church became place of daily resort,
and as its massive dome and airy spires
rose In the air, each lad felt that he
personally had share in 1t. Tony
especially was in the habit of going
| daily 10 the building, aud spent hours
| in watching its rapid growth and talk.
ing 10 the workmen.
AT last II was finished. |, was to be
consecfatcd the day before comnGncc.
| ment.
Mrs. Brashicr came up to the college
that day. Her reports of Touy's pro-
gress had been vague. She came, full
of despairing fears, to verify them, aud
made her way at once, rs before, to
Professor Tyndall's rooms.
II have not Tony's confidence any
more" she complained. "lle wrote
Inc that he is trying faithfully 10
satisfy my wishes, but that he knows
that 1t is useless. lie does not go into
details.
The professor went into details, end
ing with: at is folly to deceive your
self, madam. You must see that the
effort Tony has made to become a
minister is useless, as he says. Are
you not willing even now that he shall
take up some other work in life?"
The poor woman sobbed miserably.
"Oh, yes, I'm willing" she gaspcd at
last. Anything to earn living. But
| did hope he would do some noble
work. Where Is the poor boy?'
The professor rose quickly, glad to
end the interview. II have no doub,
he is with all the college at the lnsc
Grafton of the new church. will 60
with you there"
The ceremony was partly over when
they arrived. The great marble build.
ing, with It's vast aisles and upspring.
ing arches, stood beautiful as visible
hymn of praise. The religious services
were over. The building had been
dedicated to the worship Of God. Now
the great mass of people stood outside
on the green slope of hill surrounding It,
while the executor of the will formally
delivered the church In charge of the
trustees who held It for the poor of the
city. lie told in few words the story
of the will, the sacred purpose tC
which the church was forever devoted
temple wherein the poorest Of Gods
creatures should come to worship Him.
Tony s mother had found him, and
clung to his arm. She was dcvouI
woman. She forgot for the moment
her own troubles, her eyes filled, her
face shone, and she listened with the
great concoursc, all of whom were
moved and touched
"Tlere is one thing more 10 bC
told said the speaker, (Which make;
this noble Offering still more worthy
Most of the architects 10 the city and
State submitted anonymously plun'
for the building. The one chosen wa
The work of young man. 1t Is hi
first work, but it shows II power o
skill which insures him fame aud for
tune. He refGsed to accept any re
ward for II. lie offered the first fruit
of his und0ubted genius to the seryic,
of Him who endowed him with 1t
This man who more than any OF II
dedicates the church to-day to tn
glory of God and the good of men, /
your friend and neighbor, Anthon.
Braslicr.
There was moments amOzct
silence, and then the air rang will
shouts of the people.
All the college men crowded rounI
Tony; his mother hung on his arm as
tonished, proud, as If half frightened
But he stood looking at the white TEN
pie as If in dream, repeating tn
speakers last words under his breath
"To the glory of God and the good o
men,"
There are many young people VIII
cannot become what their parents plal
for them to he in life, but they can be
come useful In following some specia
gifts that God has given them. Sucl
may find an encouragement 10 hes
efforts In examples like Tony-an,
they are many.
-"What n way to spell fish, said PAT
when he saw the name Psyche on a ship
But more wonderful Spdl will be exei
cised over the coughing child OF yours, tina
keeps itself and you awake, II you will tr
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